To reduce the risk of diarrhea and support piglet growth, high levels (3100ppm) of ZnO are included in the piglet feed for 2 weeks post-weaning. However, as Zn is poorly absorbed, it becomes highly concentrated in manure, increasing environmental impact due to mineral excretion and a risk...
It is not a secret that animal feed containing mycotoxins are detrimental to swine production. Mycotoxins produced by certain strains of filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium, are organic chemical compounds with a low molecular weight and a great stability with...
Mycotoxins are low molecular weight secondary metabolites produced by certain strains of filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus, Penicillium and Fusarium. Their presence in animal feed can have serious negative effects on animal health and performance. The effects of mycotoxins in poultry...
Talking about infectious calf scours, Escherichia coli , rotavirus, and Cryptosporidium parvum are frequently incriminated as causative agents in diarrheas among neonatal food animals. These organisms can be considered a major cause of economic loss to...
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